SATAC Statistical Handbook 2009 - TAFE
Table W - SACE Stage 2 applicants by HESS type
| Highest HESS Level | First Preferences | Total Preferences | Met MER for at least one Preference | Offered | Enrolled | Offers Rejected |
| Hess Status Not Achieved | 1148 | 3722 | 967 | 904 | 642 | 262 |
| HESS Restricted | 208 | 779 | 182 | 183 | 139 | 44 |
| HESS General | 1633 | 5977 | 1514 | 1382 | 662 | 720 |
| Total | 2989 | 10478 | 2663 | 2469 | 1443 | 1026 |